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Harry Benson. The Beatles Hardcover – Download: Adobe Reader, March 31, 2013

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“These photos convey a really happy period for them and for me. It all comes down to music, they were without a doubt the greatest band of the 20th century, and that’s why these photographs are so important.” – Harry Benson, 2012

In early 1964, Harry Benson was getting on a plane for a foreign assignment in Africa, when he got a call from the photo editor of London newspaper The Daily Express. He was now going with The Beatles to Paris to document French Beatlemania and what followed was the biggest (ticket to) ride of his life.

Benson was warmly welcomed into The Beatles’ inner sanctum, resulting in some of the most intimate photographs ever taken of the band, then on the cusp of world domination. In Paris, he took the famous photograph of the Fab Four having a pillow fight at the George V Hotel; he shot their groundbreaking first visit to the United States, the full impact of New York hysteria, their famous appearance on The Ed Sullivan show, the band in Florida, including their surprising encounter with Cassius Clay; as well as on the set of A Hard Day’s Night. The relationship continued in 1966, including George’s honeymoon in Barbados and their notorious US tour, under the shadow cast by Lennon’s comment that the Beatles were “bigger than Jesus Christ.”

Benson’s luminous black and white photographs show at close quarters The Beatles composing, performing, encountering their fans, relaxing, and engaging with each other, while trying to cope with their increasingly isolating fame. The photographs are prefaced by an introductory essay by Benson and contextualized with quotes and newspaper clippings from the period.First published in TASCHEN’s limited edition - now available in this standard edition.

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272 pages
Language

English
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TASCHEN
Publication date

March 31, 2013
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10.87 x 1.34 x 15.08 inches
ISBN-10

3836533227
ISBN-13

978-3836533225
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“Count on TASCHEN to up the ante on any cultural trope. The newly released The Beatles: On the Road 1964-1966 is a lavish collection of hundreds of Harry Benson’s luminous black-and-white photographs of the Fab Four at close quarters ― from ecstatic encounters with fans to quiet moments in the recording studio to playful boyish frolicking.” ― Brainpickings.org, New York

About the Author

Glasgow-born Harry Benson has photographed every US President since Eisenhower, the Civil Rights movement, and was next to Robert Kennedy when he was assassinated. As well as The Beatles, he has shot some of the biggest personalities of the last 50 years, including Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Her Majesty The Queen. In 2009, he was made Commander of the British Empire (CBE).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ TASCHEN; Multilingual edition (March 31, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3836533227
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3836533225
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.27 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.87 x 1.34 x 15.08 inches

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Perfect addition to my coffee table

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 2, 2023

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Perfect addition to my coffee table! This book is big, heavy, and full of amazing Beatles' photographs, many of which I've never seen. It is a real attention grabber and definitely worth purchasing.

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If you were young in 1964, when the Beatles first came to America, these photos will take you back and melt your heart. You may find yourself humming the melody of "If I Fell," or "Tell Me Why." If you're young now, and want to see the birth of the very idea of "international pop star," this book likewise fills the bill. The book is large, and so are the photos. Newspaper clips and just enough prose to provide context are included. It will look nice on your coffee table or shelves, too. Highly, absolutely recommended.

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Sally G

Beautiful Large Format Photos!

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Taschen has a reputation for high-quality books, and this one is no exception. I love the experience of turning the pages of a good quality book, especially when every page is a delight. If, like me, you are a forever Beatles fan and also have a deep appreciation of photography, this book is a double delight to own. Some of these photos are iconic and some newly-seen, but they are all beautifully reproduced and absolutely stunning in this large format. I'm so happy that Harry Benson was there to capture these insider moments so expertly, and is sharing them in all their glory! I highly recommend this book . . . it would make a gorgeous gift.

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MissBlue

Great Book Damaged By Carelessness!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 1, 2014

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This book is wonderful, great pictures and a great collectable, too bad that the packaging was extremely poor! There was hardly any packing in the box causing the book to sustain some damage to the corner and pages. I have never received anything from Amazon that was packaged that poorly and I was very dissapointed!!!! The damage was not extreme enough to return but enough that it spoiled the edge and knowing it could have been prevented with a little more care in packaging!!

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Frank D. Gonzales

The Greatest Beatles Book of ALL Beatles Books Ever Published!!

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This book is Fantastic and of the highest quality. The pages in this book put all other Art Books to shame!
This is numbered and signed by one of the Greatest photographers of all time. The book cover is wonderful and protects this great Art Book. I have gotten Art Books in the past and they are read and looked at once or twice and forgotten, not this book.
If you liked or Love the Beatles this book is a must have.

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Very pleased Taschen has reprinted Harry's great book on The Beatles.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 21, 2013

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This is the book to own on The Beatles. The incredible photographs by Harry Benson give insight to intimate moments not seen anywhere else. This phenomenal coffee table book chronicles The Beatles in the early days of their phenomenal success in Paris, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and on their first trip to America, on the Ed Sullivan Show in New York and Miami, their encounter with Mohammed Ali at the 5th Street gym and much more. Bravo!

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The Best

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Everything is good

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the book was beautifully done the pictures were great I would recommend this bookI learned a lot, this book would make a great gift for anyone

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若若しい彼らの大判の写真が、たくさん載っています。
きらきらしい彼らの姿、すてきです。

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Fantastic book, perfect for a coffee table

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 21, 2016

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Fantastic book, perfect for a coffee table. The pictures are beautiful and show a really intimate side of the band.

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Produto conforme anunciado.

Reviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on January 29, 2020

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Ótimo vendedor recomento. Obrigado

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Sou Beatlemaniaco

Reviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on November 10, 2017

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Sou Beatlemaniaco há muitos anos e em geral vou sempre avaliar bem as publicações relacionadas.
Estou muito satisfeito com a compra.

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Five Stars

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